WESTHOFF MODEL #100 horizontal drilling machine using stainless steel sliders

Description: Here we have a clean Westhoff Horizontal drilling machine I obtained not log ago to do a project; door parts for a housing developer.It uses modern speed control as the old one is in disrepair. I will give you the old one if you want it. The lamp holder has a miniature plug I did not care for. It works. The shop has plenty overhead light anyway. It is just an added contraption. It is included. The side bar mount got cracked because it was tightened empty and the table is made from cast aluminum. It works. You can get a 5/16 rod (long screw) from ACE hardware. No depth gauge micrometer included. I was using the Peacock type depth gauge micrometer, not issued. ....This Machine is cool:-a) The original carbon impregnated PTFE way sliders were wearing down or damaged. It is replaced by a stainless steel ways sliders just like some HAND GUNS do. Now the unit works nice with way-oil as lubricant. Stainless steel slides best on Aluminum under harsh conditions. Old impregnated PTFE parts are in separate bag just in-case you need them. b) The X and Y axis have nearly zero backlash at the moment and slide nicely.c) The spindle motor uses an after market motor speed control. Motor is good and powerful. It uses Albrecht 0-1/8 German chuck. Original motor was good for our task, but not large enough for milling.... The T-slot was the same size as my small table 5/16"....This machine usefulness can be expanded:- 1) If I had time, I would mill and remove the motor mount to be flat and install another dovetail based Spindle motor carriage to improve power and tool size. Attach to it a stepper motor and call it Z-axis. 2) Then I will convert the X and Y axis to use a stepper motor. The acme screws are good, and probably not change them. ...OR modify the table so that it is stepper driven which also keeps it in place. Doing this, one can get not just a horizontal drilling machine but milling of complex shapes on large objects. ...This machine's biggest benefit is that the chips fall out of pockets (holes) being drilled without air or fluid. Item Net weight is 41.5 Lb + Packing

Price: 795 USD

Location: Borger, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-14T01:05:40.000Z

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